As William arrived in China for his business trip, he was immediately met by his grandparents.
They were thrilled to see him and had arranged a grand event in his honor.
However, William soon realized that his grandparents had other plans for him.
During dinner, his grandparents informed him that they had arranged a marriage for him with his childhood sweetheart, who had now grown into a beautiful and accomplished woman. They said it was important for the family's legacy to continue and that they wanted William to settle down with someone from a good family.
William was torn. He did care for his childhood sweetheart, but he knew deep down that his heart belonged to Isabel. He didn't want to hurt his grandparents, but he also didn't want to lead his childhood sweetheart on.
William decided to speak to his grandparents privately and explained to them that he couldn't go through with the engagement. He knew his grandparents would be disappointed, but he also knew that he had to be true to himself and to Isabel. He couldn't marry someone he didn't love just to please his family.
However, his grandparents didn't take it well. They threatened to disown him and cut him off from the family fortune. William knew that he couldn't risk losing everything, especially with Isabel's safety in mind. He came up with a plan that would protect both Isabel and himself.
He proposed a compromise. He would agree to the engagement and make it public, but he would also make it clear that it was not a love match. He would continue to see Isabel and protect her, but he would also fulfill his family obligations. His grandparents reluctantly agreed to this compromise.
William returned to Italy and informed Isabel of the situation. He explained that he had to go through with the engagement to protect her and their future together.
Isabel understood and supported his decision. They continued their relationship in secret, waiting for the right time to be together openly.
William knew that his decision wasn't easy, but he also knew that he had to do what was best for everyone involved. He hoped that one day his grandparents would understand and accept his choices, but for now, he had to protect what mattered most to him - his love for Isabel.